Sometimes being a parent means that you need to learn skills that you never knew existed. My oldest son is now 5 years old, and in that time I feel that I have earned my Toy Surgeon License. I have repaired a great number of boo-boos and ouchies that have afflicted various stuffed animals. My…
This March you don’t need a leprechaun and rainbow to find money, use a savings challenge instead! There are 31 days in March so don’t let a single day pass without saving some money towards bigger goals. You can use the money to splurge, pay off debt, or fill your sinking funds. How to Pick…
Meal planning and deciding what you are going to eat as a family for the next week, can get old pretty fast. Yes, it is necessary if you want to keep your grocery bill in check, but to be honest it gets boring after a while. Why does restaurant food always taste better than what…
Everyone has heard of Dave Ramsey, he has been a financial guru for over 20 years and has a huge presence on radio, Youtube, Instagram, etc. The Budget Mom is fairly new on the scene having just started in 2016, but she is very popular on Instagram and Youtube. Both of these coaches offer tons…
We have all been faced with a monstrous amount of debt. Sometimes it’s credit cards, medical bills, student loans, or car payments. Debt can feel like you are taking on a monster with a sling a shot. How to Stay Motivated to Pay Off Debt One of the easiest ways to stay motivated while paying…
As a first-time mom, I thought it was totally normal for kids to drink juice throughout the day. They are thirsty, so you give them juice that says 100% real juice and is marketed as healthy for kids, right? Well after my son had some gastrointestinal issues, I was informed by our pediatrician that kids…
Having a jacket that you can’t zip up during the wintertime just stinks. If it’s your favorite, most comfortable and warmest jacket, that is just the worst! So, this jacket is technically my husband’s jacket, but I love it and wear it often. When the zipper snagged and eventually broke a 4-inch section off, I…
Things happen in life that you are not prepared for like a blown tire, a fridge dying, or an alternator going out in your car. These situations can be an inconvenience or a huge stress inducing headache. The difference between these reactions is having an emergency fund. An emergency fund is what makes a possible…
Having debt is exhausting and you start to feel like your bills are knocking you down. It’s time to stand up tall, put on your boxing gloves, and start knocking out your dent. It doesn’t matter what your debt is from, let’s get rid of it. Say goodbye to credit card debt, student loan debt,…
For some families, Easter is a huge celebration and also a fairly large expense. Even though it is not as expensive as Christmas, it is still a holiday that can easily add up to a lot of money. For the year 2021, the National Retail Federation estimates that the average American family will spend $179.70…